Epirrhíptō — G1977
G1977 · Greek — ἐπιῤῥίπτω
Pronunciation: ep-ir-hrip'-to
Definition
verb
to throw upon (literally or figuratively)
- to throw upon, place upon
- (Vulg.projicere, to throw away, throw off)
Usually translated as
cast upon
Origin
from G1909 and G4496
Occurrences
Epirrhíptō occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), 1 Peter (1)
- Luke 19:35 — And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast (επιρριψαντες) their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
- 1 Peter 5:7 — Casting (επιρριψαντες) all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Strong's Lexicon — E